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Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago
Running dunlop cruisemax whitewalls. New front tire has about 2500 miles on it and is about as scalloped as the one I had before I replaced it.Has a friend tell me that that the cause is dirt fork oil.......any way this can be true?

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Re:Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago
usually low pressure. since they are not stock tires, do not use Yamaha psi specs, toss them out the door. use the manufacturers specs.

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Re:Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago
I'm thinking PSI, then check the balance.

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Re:Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago
ColorBlind wrote: I'm thinking PSI, then check the balance. What he said

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Re:Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago

drkstr22 wrote:
Running dunlop cruisemax whitewalls. New front tire has about 2500 miles on it and is about as scalloped as the one I had before I replaced it.Has a friend tell me that that the cause is dirt fork oil.......any way this can be true?
yep, dirty fork oil can do that

did you change the air in your saddle bags ? Just kidding. I had a cruise max (www) & it cupped out on me at about 2500mi.

I've been running Metz's since. Life's been good

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Re:Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago
I currently run same tire. Found this article doing a google search: http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/cupping/index.htm

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Re:Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago
What they said... And get a good and accurate gauge. A buddy with a Goldwing was having the same issue and was using a service station air chuck with the built-in gauge... it was off (low) by 8-10 lbs. Expensive lesson. This is what I use and I've tested it against a calibrated gauge. It was no more than .5 lb off.

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Re:Front Tire scalloping? 10 Months, 1 Week ago
ColorBlind wrote: I'm thinking PSI, then check the balance.Yup!

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Subject: GNR10
Ashley: I was looking at your pic . Nice ride . How did you get your passenger floorbaords at that angle ? Looks like that would be more better for wife . I have the stock passenger floor boards .

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Ashley: Good for him ,sucks for me :angry: Oh well :laugh: :laugh: GNR10

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Subject: Dirty, dirty, girl.....
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Subject: anyone chopped and moved the fender horn??
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Subject: If It's Not One Thing, It's Another (Need Bolts)
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Subject: chopped up roadstar softail
whaley01: This is my attempt at a soft tail. Thinking about going back to a bagger look though.

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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Subject: this shock is interesting
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In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 22 replies
Subject: Front pulley inspection / belt help ..
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Subject: Carb leaking gas
Chubs: After installing my new stator I started my bike and noticed fuel dumping between the cylinders. I have taken the air cleaner off and tried to find where the leak is coming from with no luck. Its not ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Chubs: Perfect, that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for!! Thanks brotherCarb leaking gas

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In: Technical Discussions, 5/14/2013, 26 replies
Subject: Sounds like a card on bicycle spokes
Starship: 03 silverado-pumpless,otherwise stock.15,000 (not for long now that I have it B). Have noticed this sound from the front jug about half way through each gear for a narrow rpm range.It has been going on ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Starship: Bike tool kit came in handy when tightening the shock also...need to keep that kit in mind.Sounds like a card on bicycle spokes

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In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/21/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Bikes, Blues, & BBQ
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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In: Bolt Ons, 5/22/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Kickstand
Meitemark: Does anybody know where to get a longer kickstand for the bike. When I raised the fork 4 inch and put Austin taxi tire I need longer kickstand. ca. 3 to 4 inch longer Thanks

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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Subject: She's done for now
BlackRain: Thought I just share some pictures on my 2004 Honda Shadow Saber 1100 before and after pictures. She's done for now. Before: After:

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
smokescreens: hey it grew a air cleaner:laugh: :laugh: looks good rain :)She's done for now

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Subject: My tupperware girl
River: Well, she's gotta go. I put her on Craigs list.

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smokescreens

In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 38 replies
Subject: Front end feeling
rox: Went for a ride on the 04 RS tonight and experienced a front end issue. At most any speed if I sway the bike from side to side I feel what I describe as a grind. It happens both left and right sway. I ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
jd750ace: With it flopping free to the stops, it mat take nearly 1/4 turn to get it where it needs to go, but more ...Front end feeling

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jd750ace

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/10/2013, 26 replies
Subject: New forum mbr posting pictures of my ride
kfinch58d: I just did my introduction post in another thread & I said that I would post some pics of the work I've done so far. So, this is the evolution of my ride so far. The first pics are the way I got it & I'll ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Tug: Have you tried asking around on one of the lots of helpful infoNew forum mbr posting pictures of my ride

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Tug

In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013
Subject: Who was looking for crash bar ?
Ashley: Here is one . http://winchester.craigslist.org/mcy/3784177720.html
Who was looking for crash bar ?

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Ashley

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